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46420 NFMonkey /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/NFMonkey,46420/all 02/27/18 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/NFMonkey,46420/setup 1

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Parts	Brand	Model	Additional info
Frame	Zerode	Taniwha	Pinion C1.12 gearbox
Rear Shock	Cane Creek	DB Air CS
Fork	RockShox	Lyrik RCT3 Dual Position Air	29"
Headset	Cane Creek
Handlebar	Syntace	Vector Carbon	High 20, 12* sweep
Stem	Syntace	Megaforce 2	70mm
Grips	Other	Syntace Moto	33mm
Brakes	Magura	MT7
Brake Levers	Magura	MT7
Shifters	Other	Pinion
Front Derailleur	-------
Rear Derailleur	-------
Chainguide	-------
Cranks	Other	Pinion	175mm forged
Chainrings / Sprocket	Other	Zerode	30T
Bottom Bracket	-------
Chain	Wippermann	808
Cassette / Rear Cog	Other	Pinion	30T
Pedals	Shimano	XT Trail
Front Rim	Other	China carbon	29"
Rear Rim	Other	China carbon	27.5"
Hubs	Project 321
Spokes	Sapim
Front Tire	Maxxis	Minion DHF WT	29"
Rear Tire	Maxxis	Aggressor DD	27.5"
Saddle	Other	SQ Lab 611	15cm
Seatpost	9point8	Fall Line	175mm
Seatpost Clamp	Other	Zerode

General Info
Model Year	2017
Riding Type	Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info	Although I've been a die-hard 29er rider ever since I got on one around 2008, I've been experimenting a lot with 29/27.5 mixed wheel size in recent years. The ride that a mixer gives you is pretty fantastic - very similar rollover capabilities to a 29er in a straight line, but quite a bit easier to throw into tight corners. On this bike, the 29er front wheel paired with the ultra-sensitive derailleur-free rear suspension makes for a bike that practically accelerates through any rock garden. The 160mm 29" Lyrik gives the bike roughly a 63.5* head angle and a pretty tall front end, so I often use the travel adjust and drop the fork down to 130mm on climbs and more mellow terrain. I'll gladly answer any questions in the comments!

5 comments

49054 Janti https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/49054/avatar/c50_fb_picture_10155249450657190_1552605927.jpg?1552605896 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Janti,49054/all 03/14/19 1

Janti

3/14/2019 4:30 PM

Are you still riding your Taniwha in this configuration? What's your long-term review?
Mine is set up with a 160 DP Pike but I also sometimes run it with a 180 DP Lyrik... Descends great this way, but definitely wanders on the climbs. I've definitely thought that a 29er front end, at 160 or maybe even 150 would be fun to mess around with. Maybe even with the shorter "Trail" rear end.

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47518 trytochaseme /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/trytochaseme,47518/all 08/07/18 6 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/trytochaseme,47518/setup 14

trytochaseme

8/9/2018 2:21 AM

Have you thought about running one some dual crowns like the new mrp bartlett? i have my diamond set to 150 but could run a dual crown at 170 at almost the same axle to crown length

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38613 nocker https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/38613/avatar/c50_IMG_3522_1486341559.jpg?1486341028 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/nocker,38613/all 12/26/15 4 6 7

nocker

7/28/2018 8:10 PM

This is so nice. I like the experimentation with the 29 front wheel. Might just be the future. I might just want a similar build! Nice job!

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47084 hthec /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/hthec,47084/all 05/31/18 1

hthec

5/31/2018 3:16 AM

do you ever feel the seating position is too slack? especially with the raised front end?

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46420 NFMonkey /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/NFMonkey,46420/all 02/27/18 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/NFMonkey,46420/setup 1

NFMonkey

5/31/2018 1:44 PM

Nope, not really! I did slam the seat forward to compensate, but even with the lifted front end, the seat tube angle is still pretty much within the range of modern mountain bikes. The STA on the stock Taniwha is about 74.5 degrees - on the steeper side relative to a lot of bikes on the market. I've effectively taken a degree or more off that number, depending on exactly where that slammed seat puts you. Slacker than average, but nothing drastic.

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